大学英语四级听力 56

大学英语四级听力-56

(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)

一、Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)
二、Section A(总题数：3，分数：45.00)

（分数：24.00）
(1).A．She is sick.
B．She has to go to another party.
C．She has to work.
D．She does not want to go.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: The International Students' Association is having a party on Saturday night. Can you come?
W: I wish I could, but I have to work at the hospital on weekends.


Q: Why can't the woman go to the party?
(2).A．This apple pie tastes very good.
B．His mother likes the pie very much.
C．This pie can't match his mother's.
D．His mother can't make apple pies.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.
M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.
Q: What does the man mean?
(3).A．The woman gave the ticket to the man.
B．The man went to see the play.
C．The man has not seen the play.
D．The woman had two tickets.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: I wish I had seen the play at the Swan Theatre.
W: Well, if I had known that, I would have given you my ticket.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
(4).A．She got a fever.
B．She coughed a lot.
C．She had a toothache.
D．She had a bad cold.（分数：3.00）
A.

B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
M: Jane, you look pale. What's the matter?
W: I'm coming down with a cold. I've got a terrible headache.
Q: What's wrong with the woman?
(5).A．A man who is taller than five feet ten inches.
B．A man who is handsome.
C．A man who is five feet ten inches tall.
D．A man who is short.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: Why won't your sister go out with Anderson? He is at least five feet ten inches.
M: To her, he is still a shorty.
Q: What kind of man does the man's sister prefer to date?
(6).A．She feels sorry for those students.
B．She considers the punishment excessive.
C．She expresses no opinion about the action.
D．She approves of the professor's action.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
M: Prof. Dalton caught some students cheating on the final exam and failed them right then and
there.
W: Serves them right. I don't sympathize with anyone trying to pass in that way.






Q: What is the woman's attitude towards the professor's action?
(7).A．To invite the man to join them.
B．To ask him to help cook.
C．To suggest politely that he should leave.
D．To encourage him to have another drink.（分数：3.00）

A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: Well, Jack, I would offer you another drink, but I have guests coming and I haven't even begun


to prepare the dinner. Thanks for stopping by.
M: Thanks for the drink. It has been nice seeing you, too.
Q: Why does the woman mention her dinner guests?
(8).A．She doesn't enjoy her art history course.
B．She would like to own one of the paintings.
C．She hasn't seen the paintings yet.
）3.00（分数：She doesn't like the paintings.．D．
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
M: I really like those abstract paintings we saw in art history today. What do you think?
W: I guess I haven't acquired a taste for them yet.




Q: What does the woman mean?
（分数：12.00）
(1).A．Italy. B．Portugal. C．Costa Pica. D．Spain.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
W: Charles, I want to ask if you know anything about hotels on the Costa Brava.
M: Why? No, I'm afraid I can't be very much help to you there.
W: Well, it's just that we've been thinking of taking the family to Spain this summer and at this



rather late stage, we're trying to organize ourselves a suitable hotel. But I thought that you'd


been to the Costa Brava.
M: It's certainly a bit late. But have you looked at the ads?
W: Well, yes. As a matter of fact, I was reading one ad only this morning in the Sunday paper
which sounded marvelous.
M: For a hotel?
W: Yes. Just outside Barcelona. It said that this hotel was right on the beach, and that's essential


as far as we're concerned.

M: I know just what you mean.
W: And all the rooms have balconies facing the sea and overlooking the beach.
M: Expensive?
W: No. That was the remarkable thing about it. You know, even allowing for a bit of exaggeration
in the ad, it seemed to have a lot to offer.
M: The only way to find out for certain is to go and try it. And that's taking rather a risk.


W: Yes, I agree with you.

Where are the woman's family going to spend summer?
(2).A．It is hard to find a suitable hotel.
B．She has never been abroad.
C．She can't book tickets for her family now.
D．She has to take her children with her.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What is the problem that the woman has got?
(3).A．It should be on the beach.
B．It should have a swimming pool.
C．It should be quiet.
）3.00（分数：It should be in the downtown.．D．
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What is essential to the woman about a hotel?
(4).A．Look at the ads about the hotels.
B．Find another cheap hotel.
C．Stop her vacation plan.
D．Go and have a try.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
What does the man eventually suggest the woman do?
（分数：9.00）
(1).A．In the newspaper.
B．On the TV.
C．From her colleague.

D．From the radio.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: I've been reading about a new healthy snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything


about it?
M: No, I haven't, but I don't like fish very much anyway.
W: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste.
In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate, for instance.
M: Really? How can it not taste fishy? Do you know how this snack food is made?
W: First, the fish is cut up and cooked. Then water and flour are added to it.


M: It sounds awful.
W: Actually, some flavorings are added to give the flour some taste. Only in this way can it taste
delicious.
M: Well, it still sounds a little strange, but I suppose this product will be healthy food.
W: Yes. It has a long shelf life so it won't spoil quickly. And it's also easy to digest, and
can be made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten.
M: Hmm. Have you got any samples? I want to see them.
W: No, none of it seems to be available yet As I understand it, this fish snack food probably


won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have enough time to get used to


the whole idea.
M: A couple of years, hum? It may just take me that long. But thanks for telling me about it.
I am very interested in it.

Where did the woman probably get the information about the food?
(2).A．The fish. B．The water. C．The flour. D．The cheese.（分数：3.00）
A.

B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
Which ingredient is unnecessary in making the snack food?
(3).A．When all materials are prepared.
B．When the shop is open for business.
C．A couple of years later.
D．Several days later.（分数：3.00）

A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
When will such kind of new food probably come out?

三、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)

（分数：9.00）
(1).A．Given by the local government.
B．Born by a large number of special dogs.
C．Bought from different cities and villages.
D．Captured over grassland.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
The dog has often been an unselfish friend to man. It is always grateful to its masters. It helps
man in many ways. Certain breeds of dogs are used in criminal investigations. They are trained
to sniff out drugs and bombs. They help police to catch criminals. Some dogs are trained to lead
blind people. The dogs that help in criminal investigations are trained at a school called the
Military Dog Studies Branch of the US Air Force in Texas. The dogs to be trained are selected


by an air force team. This team visits large cities across the country to buy the dogs. They may


buy dogs from private citizens for up to $$750 each. Some citizens freely give their dogs. The


dogs selected must be healthy, brave and aggressive. They must be able to fight back if they are
attacked. The dogs chosen are between the ages of one and three. They are given a medical
examination when they arrive at the school. Their physical examination includes X-rays and heart
tests. The trainee dogs undergo the first stage of training when they arrive. This is an 11 week


course for patrol duty. After this course, the best dogs are selected to go on to another 9 week


course. They learn drug sniffing or bomb-sniffing. After this course, the dogs are ready for their
jobs in the cities or on air force bases. The training given to a drug sniffing dog is different
from that given to a bomb-sniffing dog. A drug sniffing dog is trained to scratch and dig for


the drugs when he sniffs them. A bomb sniffing dog sits down when he finds a bomb. That is the


alert for hidden explosives.

How are the dogs obtained for training?
(2).A．Eleven-week course for control duty.
B．Eleven-week course for patrol duty.
C．Nine-week course for control duty.
）3.00（分数：Nine-week course for patrol duty.．D．
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What is the first stage of training for the dogs?
(3).A．To attack the criminals when he finds them.
B．To patrol in the cities.
C．To sit down when he finds a bomb.
D．To scratch and dig for the illegal medicines when he sniffs them.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
What is the content of training given to a drug sniffing dog?
（分数：9.00）
(1).A．The federal government.
B．Individual schools.
C．The respective states.
D．Local communities.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
Education is required and free for every child in the United States. Most children start by the
age of six. They attend eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or secondary
school). The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and each state is responsible for
its own educational system. The state authorities set the educational requirements but leave the
management of the schools in the hands of the local communities. Most states require their children




to go to school until a certain age: This age varies from 16 to 18 years according to the laws
of the individual states. The federal government contributes funds to the states for additional
schools and school services. After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher
education in a two>year college, a four-year college, a university, or a specialized professional
school—either public or private. Most colleges admit students on the basis of their high school


records. The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities, but it is much

less in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships from the schools,
the government, or private foundations and organizations. More than 50% of college students work


to help pay their college expenses. Only 2% of the population of the country cannot read and write.



Who is responsible for the management of schools?
(2).A．According to the amount of college expenses they will pay.
B．According to their records in high schools.
C．According to the requirement of ages in respective states.
D．According to the scholarships the students receive.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.

D.
解析：[听力原文]
How do most colleges decide the entrance of students?
(3).A．Get help from the government.
B．Get help from their own work.
C．Get help from the local community.
D．Get help from private foundations.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
How do most students pay the fees of a private college education?
（分数：12.00）
(1).A．Not essential. B．Insignificant. C．Very important. D．Not mentioned.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
I'm sure almost every one of you looked at your watch or at a clock before you came to class today.
Watches and clocks seem as much a part of our life as breathing or eating. And yet, did you know



that watches and clocks were scarce in the United States until the 1850s? In the late 1700s, people


didn't know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful clocks in the squares
of European towns were built for the public. After all, most citizens simply couldn't afford a

personal timepiece. In the 1800s in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch,



which by the way was attached to a gold chain, was to show others how wealthy you were. The word


wristwatch didn't even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace
of the industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential.
How could the factory worker get to work on time unless he or she knew exactly what time it was?
Since efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done, everyone was interested in time.
And since industrialization made the manufacture of large quantities of goods possible, watches


became fairly inexpensive. Furthermore, electric light kept factories going around the clock.


Being on time had entered the language and life of every citizen.

What is the position of watches in modern life?
(2).A．They were common in the United States.
B．Only a few people had them.
C．People considered them essential.
D．They were not very accurate.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What can we learn about watches before the 1850s?
(3).A．They were a sign of wealth.
It was important to be on time.
．B．
C．It was fashionable to wear them.
D．They were inexpensive.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
According to the speaker, why did some people wear watches in the 1800s?
(4).A．Watches were of higher quality than ever before.
B．More clocks were manufactured than watches.
C．The quantity of watches increased.
D．Watches became less important because factories had clocks.（分数：3.00）
A.

B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What effect did industrialization have on watch making?

四、Section C(总题数：1，分数：25.00)

Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.
Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：25.00）
(1).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company

is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：prevention）
解析：[听力原文]
Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and prevention for many diseases. They have learned agreatdeal about cancer and heart
disease. Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped
medical facilities in the world. But this degree of excellence has been expensive. Medical care
in the United States is expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are
many programs available for the purpose. Many people have health plans at the companies where
they work. Under these plans, the company pays afixedsum of money regularly into a fund. Then
when the employee needs medical help, he can use money from the fund to pay for it.
Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical institution People regularly pay the hospital directly. Then when they need
medical treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health
insurance programs for older people, poor people and those with long term illness. These programs
make medical care available to those without their own health insurance.
(2).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：a great deal）
解析：
(3).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
available
programs many are there But Americans. for plan health national no is There expensive.
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,

he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.


Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：facilities）
解析：
(4).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：excellence）
解析：
(5).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：purpose）
解析：
(6).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)

in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the plans,
these Under work. they where companies the at plans health have people Many . (30)






the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.


Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：a fixed sum of）
解析：
(7).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：fund）
解析：
(8).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：institution）
解析：
(9).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists have
found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.

Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.












Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：directly）
解析：
(10).Americans are proud of the medical achievements made in this country. Medical scientists
have found cures and (26) for many diseases. They have learned (27) about cancer and heart disease.











Many lives have been saved. American hospitals are the most modern and best-equipped medical (28)
in the world. But this degree of (29) has been expensive. Medical care in the United States is
expensive. There is no national health plan for Americans. But there are many programs available
for the (30) . Many people have health plans at the companies where they work. Under these plans,
the company pays (31) money regularly into a fund. Then when the employee needs medical help,
he can use money from the (32) to pay for it.


Other people have health insurance. They pay some money each month to insurance companies, which
then pay for medical expenses when they are needed. In some medical plans, the insurance company
is also the medical (33) People regularly pay the hospital (34) . Then when they need medical




treatment, they go to the hospital without paying more money. The government has health insurance
programs for older people, poor people and those with (35) illness. These programs make medical
care available to those without their own health insurance.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：long term）
解析：